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Family of jockey who died suddenly thank first responders and ambulance service for help

Family of jockey who died suddenly thank first responders and ambulance service for help

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

A death notice on Rip.ie reads that Mr O’Connor (44) passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Knockbarry in Liscarroll.

Champion Irish jockey (29) charged with drink driving after car crashes into tree

Champion Irish jockey (29) charged with drink driving after car crashes into tree

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

Oisin Murphy is due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court on July 3.

JP McManus to set record straight over costs that led to International Rugby Experience dispute

JP McManus to set record straight over costs that led to International Rugby Experience dispute

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

McManus is understood to be deeply hurt by the joint local authority’s controversial decision to decline his offer of the International Rugby Experience (IRE) building

Man who took racehorse is 'perilously' close to being jailed if he does not return it

Man who took racehorse is 'perilously' close to being jailed if he does not return it

Thu, 01 May, 2025

The judge ordered the immediate return of the racehorse

Cheltenham Festival race renamed in honour of late jockey Michael O'Sullivan

Cheltenham Festival race renamed in honour of late jockey Michael O'Sullivan

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

Michael O'Sullivan died at the age of 24 after sustaining injuries in a fall earlier this month

Legendary Irish show jumper Con Power dies aged 71

Legendary Irish show jumper Con Power dies aged 71

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Legendary Irish show jumper and member of the three back-to-back Aga Khan winning teams for Ireland Captain Con Power has died at the age of 71